Leading the Way in Sustainable PPE and Festival Supplies
Ben Dunevein, Managing Director at Concept Products, has made sustainability a central part of the company’s mission. As a supplier of branded workwear, PPE and festival site equipment to events and businesses across the UK, Ben and his team recognised the impact their operations could have on the environment.
Their ambition was not to become the biggest business in their sector, but the most responsible and sustainable. Four years ago, they committed to a clear sustainability strategy to build a positive legacy, protect the planet, and lead by example within the PPE and events industry.
Starting the Sustainability Journey
Like many businesses, Concept Products faced uncertainty at the start of their sustainability journey. There were misconceptions within the team that measuring and reporting on their carbon footprint would be complicated and time-consuming, and concerns about what the results might reveal.
They decided to seek expert support and partnered with Positive Planet. From the very first consultation, the process felt far more manageable than expected. Positive Planet guided the team through data collection, analysis and planning, ensuring they understood their carbon footprint and could take meaningful action to reduce it.
Achieving Positive Planet Certified Bronze
Concept Products began measuring and reducing their emissions with Positive Planet in 2021, and 2025 marked their fourth year working with us. In 2024, they achieved Positive Planet Certified Bronze Accreditation and successfully renewed their Bronze status in June 2025.
This accreditation recognises the company’s commitment to environmental responsibility and their progress in reducing emissions. The journey has also helped embed sustainability into everyday operations, supported by a dedicated internal sustainability team that meets monthly to monitor progress and set new goals.
“Concept Products Ltd’s main business goal is to be the best sustainable supplier of PPE branded workwear and site supplies in the UK. Positive Planet’s knowledge, support and expertise have been critical to us moving towards our Net Zero goal. As a business, one of our fears was understanding and measuring our emissions. Positive Planet made this process simple, straightforward and allowed us to make direct decisions to reduce our emissions.”
Ben Dunevein, Managing Director, Concept Products
Positive Impact on Business Growth
Sustainability has delivered clear commercial benefits. Concept Products has generated around £1 million in new business linked to their sustainability achievements and has strengthened relationships with major clients.
One of their largest customers is Festival Republic, which operates more than twenty major festivals in the UK including Leeds Festival, Reading Festival and Wireless Festival. They have also continued their long-standing partnership with Glastonbury Festival, which they have served for over twenty years.
Practical changes have made a visible difference at these events. Concept Products has replaced plastic cups with biodegradable alternatives, ensuring zero additional cost for customers, and switched from plastic fencing covers to biodegradable hessian versions. These actions have cut waste and reduced the carbon footprint of major UK festivals while strengthening Concept Products’ reputation as a trusted sustainable supplier.
Looking Ahead
Concept Products is continuing to build on its achievements. The company plans to replace its fleet of vehicles with hybrids, install motion sensor LED lighting across its facilities, and fit solar panels to the roofs of company buildings. They are also working closely with their supply chain to encourage more sustainable practices among suppliers.
Sustainability is now central to every purchasing and operational decision they make. Through their partnership with Positive Planet and their Certified Bronze Accreditation, Concept Products is proving that sustainability and commercial success can go hand in hand — setting a strong example for the PPE and festival site supplies industry across the UK.
